Jersey women beaten by Brazil in final tri-series match
Jersey's women are ranked 29th in the world at T20 cricket
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Jersey's women have suffered an eight-wicket loss to Brazil in the final match of their tri-series T20 event in Leeds.
Batting first Jersey were bowled out for 122 in 18.3 overs - Grace Wetherall top scored with 36 while Erin Gouge made 19 not out.
Only four island batters made it into double figures as Maria Ribeiro took 4-17 and Lindsay Boas 3-28.
In reply Brazil needed just 15.3 overs to reach their target - Laura Cardoso impressed with 71 not out off 43 balls.
She and Roberta Avery (35 not out) put on a 108-run unbeaten third-wicket stand after Jersey had reduced their opponents to 18-2 off 3.2 overs.
Jersey, who are ranked 29th in the world, end the event bottom of the group having lost twice and seen their two other matches abandoned.
They were beaten by seven wickets by the Isle of Man on Tuesday as Brazil - ranked 25th in the world - won the tournament having also beaten the Manx side twice.